M.A. in Montessori Education with an emphasis in Montessori Elementary Education

The Master of Arts degree in Montessori Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education is built upon and includes the completion of the American Montessori Society (AMS) Elementary I-II credential. This program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). This program of study prepares students to teach in Montessori programs serving children ages 6 through 12 years.

Montessori Elementary Credential Courses (32 units)

Specialization Courses (26 units)

MONT 210 - Learning and Development, 3 units

MONT 223 - Technology in the Classroom, 1 unit

MONT 261 - Montessori Philosophy in a Cultural Context, 3 units

MONT 263 - Elementary Mathematics I, 3 units

MONT 264 - Language, Reading, and Writing, 3 units

MONT 265 - Elementary Foundations, 2 units

MONT 266 - Study of the Sciences, 3 units

MONT 267 - Creative Arts I, 1 unit

MONT 268 - Creative Arts II, 1 unit

MONT 269 Elementary Mathematics II, 2 units

MONT 270 - Integration and Personal Assessment, 2 units

ECE 231 - Positive Discipline & Classroom Management, 2 units

Field Experiences (6 units)

MONT 411 - Field Observations and Seminars I, 1 unit

MONT 412 - Field Observations and Seminars II, 1 unit

MONT 420 - Practicum I, 2 units

MONT 430 - Practicum II, 2 units

Research Courses (9 units)

EDUC 572 - Research Seminar I, 3 units

EDUC 582 - Research Seminar II, 3 units

EDUC 592 - Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 - Synthesis Project, 3 units

Note: Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is required for unconditional acceptance to this graduate degree program and is a prerequisite to EDUC 572 (Research Seminar I). Therefore, all master's degree students are advised to pass the WPE in the first semester of their graduate coursework.